GA: Glory Of The Kindom
133.1 Abduction
Antonio and the adventurers and Remaria's army soon left the Nordell forest after they had defeated the intrusive Orcs in the region.
Two Navian royal soldiers rescued by adventurers from the orcs in Nakrom Castle have said everything they know including about Commander Holmes's large army preparing for the border.
Now the Navian kingdom's plan to invade the Republic had been completely dismantled and the northern Navian Republic would also soon move their main forces in the city of Wraska in preparation for a defensive war.
Commander Holmes had also begun to move near the Nordell forest and some of their scouts had again reported the place where Azel and his Assassins had seen the great army of Remaria and the Republic but the spies had not seen of the enemy troops remaining, only tombs are seen still very new near the ruins of Nakrom castle.
"Actually what happened did the enemy troops come into the Nordell forest not to conduct guerrilla warfare operations, try to explain all this.?"
Commander Holmes asked the spy soldier he had sent before.
"The commander I think the enemy forces came to attack the orc army that inhabits Nakrom castle, we found the former battle there and there are likely to be quite a number of casualties due to the many new tombs in that place."
"Orc troops in the Nordell forest? earlier I did get a report that some of our soldiers were patrolling in ambush and captured by Orcs, so is it possible that the Republican forces only wanted to deal with that orc problem because it was in the woods near the town of Wraska.?"
"It is most likely that way Commander Holmes."
The spy soldier also thought the same as commander Holmes had said just now which meant that the Republic would not attack the Kingdom of Navia at this time.
"So it's useless that we're moving to the border, Azel and his Assassins may be right that the Republican forces don't really intend to attack us and we should immediately return to our post now."
Commander Holmes brought back the Navian Empire's forces as the war would not take place today and had to wait for orders from the capital's central command headquarters according to the original plan.
Meanwhile deep in the land of Tandora the armies of the Arfen kingdom have been moving, General Mariana led his large army at the urging of the Grandis capital who ordered to advance immediately because delaying the attack would only make the enemy more ready to defend the territory of Lambak that the Arfen kingdom wanted.
Sebastian the governor or Lord of the city of Lambak was very worried because the commander of Fenia had not yet gathered the Remaria troops who were still helping the refugees, commander Darius and Red Vivern are also still fighting against Tandora's forces, supported by the Sirak temple in Bolvak region.
"Commander Fenia the Arfen kingdom's army is already on the move and will soon reach Lopak, what should we do now.?"
"Mr Sebastian I've also got the report so I'm going to go ahead with them."
"Oh then we will gather our troops, but the Remaria troops in the town of Lambak are not too large do I have to issue orders to the city's defense forces to support you.?"
"There's no need I'll go up there to face them myself."
"But Commander Fenia the Enemy Army is too large even nearly three times the amount of our strength in the Lopak region."
Indeed, there are currently six divisions of troops scattered in the lopak region, one division of the kingdom of Remaria, two of the defense forces of the city of Lambak, Lopak, one Beastmen troop division and one Demihuman troop division consisting of Centaurs and Lizardmen, a total of about 80,000 thousand soldiers.
But the Royal Army of Arfen came with 120,000 troops and added 75,000 Paladins and Priests from the three great temples, the two divisions of the Navian Royal Army also helped there become a great power with about 220,000 soldiers.
A Legion was about to come attack the town of Lopak but Commander Fenia still looked quite calm and spoke.
"Mr Sebas is precisely because the enemy forces are much larger they can break their power to attack from various angles, so the Remaria troops, the, The Beastmen army as well as the defense forces of the city of Lambak should always be prepared in the city fortress and a risky place to attack the enemy."
"Wait a minute didn't commander Fenia say that you were going forward to bring our troops against the enemy, but why now you say all our troops should stay in the rear.?"
"Mr Sebastian I told you that I will advance myself against the enemy."
"Eh commander Fenia you can't fight the Arfen kingdom army alone you have to bring troops to support you."
Mr. Sebastian says it's because of how it is possible for a commander to go to war alone without his troops.
"You're right Lord Sebastian maybe they can still surround and attack me with magic because they are with the Paladin army, so well I'll bring the demi-human army as well, Uncle Gargar and the Centaurs will be delighted that they have been waiting for a long time to fight, Master Daniel and his brother Emanuel will also bring their Lizardman army to my side."
"Eh but the Demihuman army in our city is only about one division although they are stronger than the human army but you cannot fight more than 200,000 soldiers with only about 10,000 soldiers, you and the demi-humans will only be surrounded and slaughtered by enemy forces."
"No lord Sebastian I believe I can drive them out alone, if they keep insisting on attacking the town of Lambak I will be forced to destroy the army of General Mariana and her allies."
"Ehh Commander Fenia but how are you going to do it, please think about your decision again.?"
"Mr Sebastian, I told you to leave everything to us, and even deploying all our troops would be a problem, I might accidentally kill them when I face the Arfens kingdom."
"What.. but why is it so..?"
"Sir Sebas you asked too many questions, you have been appointed by the Remaria kingdom as the city lord so you take it easy, we will help overcome all the problems here."
Commander Fenia then went and prepared a demi-human army to head off the Arfen kingdom army.
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The large port of the capital Grosberk looks very crowded but the port side that is used specifically for the military is seen in strict guard by the soldiers of the Republic of North Navia.
Mr. Carlos had already ordered to prepare a grand feast at the port to inaugurate a warship with iron that was considered ridiculous by everyone in the entire continent.
But the iron ship would be a major advance for the Republic of Navia, which was directly involved in the design and manufacture.
Iron ships will be considered the most advanced technology in the world because it has never been made before, everyone thought it was impossible because iron cannot float in water like wood, but Mr. Carlos and Ms. Latina who have long designed the ship have confidence that maybe all of it can be made, this iron ship will be proof of all that.
In fact not only the Republic of North Navia was involved but also allied countries such as the Dwarfen Kingdom that helped determine the strong metal alloy material is light and not easily rusted and the kingdom of Palanka despite the population and the Palanka nobility doubted King Hanan's decision to involve himself in the absurd project, but King Hanan's belief that Prince Antonio did so might actually materialize led him to decide to assist in funding and send their shipping experts to help with the design of the ship.
This iron ship will become the power and evolution of the western continental shipping world to a higher level.
Shipbuilders and Dwarf workers from the western mountain Dwarf kingdom were also present at the inauguration of the ship in the capital Grosberk, newsseekers also arrived to get news of the success of the Republic of North Navia entrusted to complete the shipbuilding order of Prince Antonio.
"Hahaha.look at that beautiful ship, everyone who previously laughed at this project will be surprised after seeing it."
"Nothing is impossible, what iron is considered impossible to float to make a ship will be refuted by the ship that is leaning on this port."
"It's true now no one will doubt what else laughs at the words of Prince Antonio, if he wants to make a ship of iron then be a ship of iron."
The Dwarves laughed and chatted with the shipbuilders on the port side of Grosberk and people began to arrive because they wanted to watch the iron ship sail into the sea.
Ministers and influential people sat in a special place with Mr. Carlos the Leader of the Republic of North Navia waiting for Prince Antonio and the entourage to come.
Mr. Carlos immediately stood with several people and greeted prince Antonio and commander Eriela.
"Prince Antonio welcome, according to your request, we have successfully completed the ship of your order, please look and give a name to the ship."
"Thank you Mr. Carlos I am very happy and feel that it is not wrong to entrust this project to the Republic of North Navia."
Antonio, accompanied by commander Eriela, was brought by Mr. Carlos to the side of the port where the warship was leaning.
"Commander Eriela what do you think.?"
Antonio asked the Eriela commander who was staring at the sizable ship floating gallantly in the port of Grosberk.
"This is really great, the entire hull of the ship even the mast of the ship is made of iron until it is difficult to be destroyed by ordinary ship cannons, he said, I'm very impressed with Prince Antonio who had the idea to make a ship like this."
"It is true and it does not answer commander Eriela's doubts about the weakness of our navy, after this we can make more iron ships from the design of this warship."
"Of course, your honor.."
Antonio then sees a Dwarf envoy from the western mountain Dwarf kingdom because the Dwarves from there are also working on this ship project.
"Master Dargon so you who was sent by the Dwarfen kingdom come here.?"
"Right, it has been a long time since we have seen the creation of the river of hope in the kingdom of Remaria."
Dargon was a senate member of the Dwarfen kingdom who once represented the Dwarfen kingdom in an irrigation river plan in the Remaria kingdom.
"Master Dargon what about the steam engine that is being designed and meticulously in the Dwarfen kingdom.?"
"The steam engine was getting pretty good progress, though, we have perfected the design of the steam line driving the circuit back and forth that you designed so that the steam pushing and pulling can be more effective and produce greater power to turn the wheel turn."
"That's great the old steam engine could only push the mill one way to spin it inside the chimney but that design was so ineffective and wrong, he said, but if you use a steam line with a push and pull back and forth like a piston then all that steam can be a powerful driving force, he said, it would be nice if the machine was put together with the iron ship prototype here, the next ship would not need a sail anymore."
Antonio said that but only Dwarf Dargon and Antonio himself understand, actually Antonio little understand the drive system with pistons, although the steam piston system with direct combustion piston with oil is very different.
"Hahaha of course our prince Antonio will also benefit greatly from the steam engine system because it can be applied in Dwarf mining."
Antonio then saw the project leader of the ship and spoke to him.
"Miss Latina thank you for making and completing the design of my ship, it is not wrong if you get the title of best shipbuilder in the Republic after this."
"Thank you, Prince Antonio, the Republic of North Navia will benefit greatly by producing your own ship in the future, but you said earlier that this warship is only a prototype and your plan to make a steam power ship will run soon, if it is allowed whether you can join the project later.?"
Antonio thought little of it but the knowledge of engines and steamships would be valuable enough to share.
"Well, after this, Mr. Carlos and I will make further agreements and agreements because that will be the most advanced technology in the world."
"Well then I hope that his Highness Prince Antonio and Mr. Carlos can conclude the treaty immediately."
Antonio agreed to a certain treaty because he thought the Dwarfen kingdom had acquired more advanced steam engine technology so it was likely that the Republic and many other kingdoms would begin researching and designing similar machines, but this new steam engine and Antonio could still develop a piston engine with fuel oil in the future.
Mr. Carlos there then spoke to Prince Antonio.
"Your highness Prince Antonio then what is the name of this ship of yours.?"
Antonio thought because he had to determine the name of the new ship in inauguration, before Antonio had not had time to think of his name.
"Ahh I'm a little confused this is the first ship in its class and the name will continue to be used for ships of similar type, Mr Carlos do you have any idea for the name.?"
"Eh prince Antonio this is your ship and the first one to design his idea is you so I don't dare to take that honor away from prince Antonio."
Mr. Carlos refused to give a proposed name for the ship so Antonio thought back.
"Well, if I had to name him, I would give him the name Firs Freedom..!"
Antonio gave a name that felt quite strange because it used another world language and Mr. Carlos asked.
"Firs Freedom's unusual name does it have any particular meaning or intent prince Antonio.?"
"Yes because this is the first ship inaugurated in the country with a Republic government system that is independent from the kingdom of Navia. First it means first and Freedom means freedom or independence, this name will be a symbol of the struggle and kebesanya all people from colonization."
"Oh that has a good meaning I as the head of state of the Republic of North Navia feel very honored because prince Antonio gave the name with a very thick meaning with the land of servants."
"Then sea commander Eriela I will entrust you to command the First Freedom and your first mission is to test and use this ship to help defend the Republic of North Navia from the invasion of the Kingdom of Navia if they really come attacking."
"Hamba commander Eriela accepted this mission that you entrusted and will fight as best as possible in helping the struggle of the Republic of North Navia allies of our kingdom who are getting threats from the kingdom of Navia."
Antonio handed the ship over under the command of commander Eriela but everyone attending the event was a little confused as to what it meant to help defend the Republic of Northern Navia. Most of the people present there were the people of the city of Grosberk who did not know that their country was being pursued by the Kingdom of Navia who would come to attack again after a long ceasefire.
"Prince Antonio I Carlos the head of state of the Republic of North Navia would like to express his utmost gratitude to you and the Kingdom of Remaria. The presence of commander Eriela's ship and First Freedom's ship will add to our strength in defending against the invading Kingdom of Navia."
Mr. Carlos said that because he thought there was no need to be covered up again if the kingdom of Navia would come to attack, in fact had the Republic of North Navia not allied with the Kingdom of Remaria it was likely that Mr. Carlos would have covered it up from the people to prevent panic, but with allies as strong as Remaria, the people will become calmer and eager to fight for their country.
The inauguration of the ship ended and the entire continent was quite shocked by the news brought by the news seekers, it was not only the ship made of iron had been completed and gained great success but also about the kingdom of Remaria which proclaimed would help the Republic when it was invaded by the kingdom of Navia.
It was no small thing because no one knew before about the kingdom of Navia that would again invade the Republic of Northern Navia after the armistice agreement when the Hereven Empire came to invade the western continent and if said prince Antonio and Lord Carlos actually happened it means the kingdom of Navia will also be at war with the Kingdom of Remaria.
A statement from Prince Antonio cannot be blamed for aiding their allies and it is not a direct accusation against the kingdom of Navia because it is only a preparatory statement when the kingdom of Navia attacks the Republic. everything will depend on the kingdom of Navia itself whether they will actually attack or not.
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